HOW TO: 2006-2010 Ford Explorer / Mercury Mountaineer V6 4.0 Engine Removal (Complete Guide)

[@woodymiller5498]

Thank you so much for this video, I have a 2006 Explorer that I am going to be pulling the engine from, my first time ever pulling an engine. Your videos are my main reference for how to take care of this project, you are an amazing resource!

[@sako7518]

Great video my guy! You speak clearly and don't draw it out with bs. Very educational

[@scottouimet2865]

I'm about to take on this endeavor myself. I could take it to a shop but for what they wanna charge me to do it I can do a ton more for less

[@tydoyle7752]

I’m in the process of it right now.

[@6502Assembler]

Thank you, this video is a life saver!!

[@reginaldboyd8868]

Very good content. Everything was spot on.

[@dawaynewalker5751]

Keep up the good work bro

[@michelmullaney3641]

excellent job. Im very impressed.

[@oldcarnocar]

have this in my exploder....damn i wish i'd bought a 4.6 V8, interesting video thanks

[@feracopictures9322]

I love this new video Nick helps a lot, you should of had this up Wednesday, sucks that my one cylinder head has some freakin rust, I put some pb blaster up top and every spark plug hole all but that rusty one the liquid stayed but it is going down very slowly.

[@leomysky]

Good job, man, thank you

[@rhoptry]

Liked the video. Have an '06. Changed engine at 186k, now have 320k. 2nd transmission, but running great. You had one view of how close the exhaust is to the oil filter housing. Is that a good idea to heat the oil so much? I've been skeptical. Yes the plastic T for the heater will crack and fail for sure. Check coolant leak above the rear diff too. Thought I had a bad second transmission, but new shift solenoid fixed it!

[@iamdjnam]

No issues with the oil filter close to the manifold like that. If you’re concerned you can wrap the manifolds with header tape

[@littlebrudda954]

Glad I’m not the only one who noticed how much heavier the mountaineer hood is haha 😅

[@shawnfarquharson5170]

Great job

[@atoiler1389]

I have a 2007 Ford Explorer with the 4.6 liter engine. It about 220,000 miles on it. I live in the rust belt and need to replace the two forward mounting studs on the passenger side exhaust manifold. This means I will likely be replacing all of the mounting bolts as I put in a new manifold gasket. I see that the head gasket is leaking (underside of engine are is covered (but not dripping) with oil. My question is SHOULD I EVEN bother replacing the head gasket? And if I do decide to replace it, should I be looking to replace other things at the same time - like the timing chain, starter motor and other parts? Thanks, love you videos, well done.

[@derheeheehee6941]

The timing chain videos are awesome. The only thing I would do different is put aluminum tape on the Vise grip jaws and all that Rusty Hardware I would let it soak overnight in Kroil or Mouse Milk before I use the torch.

[@iamdjnam]

Good deal! Kroil is king!

[@derheeheehee6941]

@@iamdjnam by the way Mouse milk is also awesome it's either purple or green you don't want the purple it is vegetable base you want the green it is petroleum base.

[@iamdjnam]

@@derheeheehee6941 good to know!

[@francisco3254]

Quick question! If I’m doing a whole engine and transmission swap. From an 07 mountaineer to an 08 mountaineer can I just take the radiator support off and pull the whole thing out transmission and engine out

[@iamdjnam]

No the rad support is welded into the frame

[@francisco3254]

@@iamdjnam thanks, love your videos bro keep it up

[@christophermichael5256]

Hey I’m trying to put my 2008 Mercury Mountaineer base model, on an engine stand and i would like to know the bolts & threads to use and how heavy the engine itself is so i can know which stand to buy at harbor freight

[@iamdjnam]

Get the 1/2 ton stand, M10x1.5 70mm bolts with washers.

[@christophermichael5256]

@@iamdjnam Thank You 🙏🏽 that’s what my budget was calling for i just had to make sure, I have one more question, i need to get nee Intake manifold bolts but i cant find them anywhere, two bolts rounded out in the middle, I managed to get them out but they can’t go back in so i need to get a new set and i cant find them anywhere for my vehicle

[@willwill5710]

Junk yard field trip in your future for those bolts

[@filibertocolon245]

Did you do part2

[@Hondadave9401]

One quick thing to mention. At around 10:58, you say to pry that metal clip out of the connector for the sensor in the valve cover. that's not the proper way to release that. You actually press on the clip and it will release. Typical Bosch style connectors used in German cars.

[@LilyMonsterz]

This is a fantastic and comprehensive guide to removing the engine from your vehicle.. however, I'm having a problem with a stripped torque converter nut.. do you have any tips for getting it out? It's a really tight spot in my Ford Ranger, not nearly enough space to hammer the ratchet into the nut to remove it.

[@iamdjnam]

I used a dremel

[@atoorian]

Great video. So detailed! I'm curious if you rebuild these engines for others, or just as a hobby on your own vehicles. I have this issue but no time/space to do a rebuild like this.

[@iamdjnam]

I rebuild them all the time for my subscribers

[@atoorian]

Cool! What's a good way to contact you?@@iamdjnam

[@muneerrushdy5142]

Great video, really informative and helpful. Where could I get the fork 58mm and the 36 mm for the removal of fan clutch??

[@iamdjnam]

Any local parts store will rent them

[@josephmaldonadojr4692]

I have an 06 mustang 4.0 I just did the valve cover gaskets and cleaned the engine up a bit but I'm noticing oil on the exhaust manifold studs and it looks like it is specifically on the studs.. I don't see where it would come from other than the stud itself... like do these have cracking issues??

[@willwill5710]

Hey I was wondering is the starter ground strap mounted on the engine block in different spots depending on model? I have an 04 explorer xlt 2wd k

[@West.559]

@iamdjnami have a question not sure if you have an email or so to help with, but I have done the whole engine swap with a good and running with 190 good compression all around and followed your steps the only difference is that the oil filter housing has an intercooler on top with 2 hoses left it alone not connected and I crank the engine it just turns off can you lmk please

[@FastRidesOnly]

Does the fan clutch and front of engine (Alternator etc) have to come off? Another video of a ranger with same engine shows the whole engine removed with fan blade still attached even. I’m only swapping motor. 2010 sport trac.

[@03_XRS]

You might be able to leave it I took my whole water pump off cause this generation explorer has an electric fan clutch so I couldn’t fit my tools in the gap to get it

[@bobbytritch5679]

If the engine is seized how do you get to the torque converter bolts?

[@iamdjnam]

You can’t. You have to un seize it.

[@Cherrymartini01]

I'm getting ready to do this to my 2005 explorer. Awesome video where do you get your parts ?

[@iamdjnam]

eBay and Amazon

[@calebyarbrough4621]

I've gotta do this on an 01 sport soon, mines in need of some love or a replacement. Would you know how interchangeable these engines are? Could I get a sohc 4.0 from any year/model with a 4.0 sohc and just swap my parts over? Or would I be able to use the updated intake and such with the old ECU?

[@iamdjnam]

Any 4.0 from 97-2010 will fit.

[@JeremyZloczewski]

Great video! Man, that looks like a huge pain in the ass.

[@owenwillis4194]

Love your videos. I have a 2007 Explorer. Do you have to take the exhaust manifolds off the engine to take it out.

[@iamdjnam]

No

[@DrVitaminAwesome]

Really hoping I never have to do this, bought my 2010 with 100k on it. Getting some overheating so I'm working on that right now with changing the water pump, fan clutch, and flushing the radiator. Any suggestions for keeping the chains in good order? I commented on another video asking about how you did a preoiler. Would you recommend that or the flood mode for like 5-8 seconds before startup? I want to keep this baby running for at least another 100k! You're a wealth of knowledge and I've been watching a bunch of your videos to know all I can about these things.

[@iamdjnam]

Your 2010 is stout. No need for a pre oiler. I highly suggest a full synthetic oil with a Wix filter. You’ll get upwards 250k. And if the time comes, it’s really not that hard to get the engine out. Takes me about 2 hours.

[@DrVitaminAwesome]

@@iamdjnam Good to hear! What are the big things to look out for on these engines and this gen of explorer besides timing chains? At least from what you've seen!

[@iamdjnam]

@@DrVitaminAwesome the engines are bulletproof other than the chains. My biggest concern (as a 2010 owner myself) is the wheel bearings and transmission

[@DrVitaminAwesome]

I’ll keep those in mind! I’ll try and change the trans fluid and filter soon here! Thanks for all you do!

[@productions6994]

These engines break valve springs as well.... Ask me how I know... Thankfully didn't drop valve and was able to replace spring with compressed air... 10k later and still running great!!!​@@iamdjnam

[@gnutersgnuters5572]

We have the same engine and it’s all loose but it won’t come out?? Any ideas??

[@iamdjnam]

Remove motor mounts and make sure you took out 8 bellhousing bolts.

[@gnutersgnuters5572]

We did that!! 4 hours working on getting it out and still won’t come!! Bottom is cracked loose but top seems stuck

[@gnutersgnuters5572]

@@iamdjnam where are the line up dowels?

[@iamdjnam]

@gnutersgnuters5572 it might be seized to the transmission from the dowels. They tend to corrode. Take a pry bar and gently pry between engine and trans.

[@iamdjnam]

@@gnutersgnuters5572 the middle bolts closest to each manifold.

[@bryannunyabizness5505]

We did you go bro

[@xilliam8373]

you never followed up

[@tydoyle7752]

He has all kinds of videos. He has videos of timing this engine somewhere.

[@xilliam8373]

@@tydoyle7752 i’m really just interested in watching his follow up to this video specifically because i plan on swapping this motor, i don’t need the video just would be nice to see what’s hard and what’s not

[@iamdjnam]

Did u watch my install video?

[@xilliam8373]

@@iamdjnam yes i came to this video from that video. youre channel is just a bit unorganized not hating jus my opinion

[@xilliam8373]

@@iamdjnam yes i came from that video. channel is unorganized thats all